Bookings for the IP for research live lecture are now open. The lecture will take place on Thursday 2 April 2020 from 1430 – 1600 (UK time) online. The booking form is here: https://www.vitae.ac.uk/events/ip-for-research-events/booking-form It is open to anyone interested in learning the basics of IP for researchers, from PhD candidates, to postdocs, to those … Continue reading IP for Research – Live Lecture (hosted by Vitae)

Every FIRST FRIDAY of the month.  Catch up over coffee at Ambulo any time between 10-11 am End the week right and join us for coffee and, why not, something sweet at Ambulo (in the Millennium Gallery building).  Drop by for a cup of coffee when it suits you!  

Design and Undertaking Participatory Research: Practical Issues, Successes and Challenges  - 7 April 2020 This one-day workshop will bring together researchers doing social research, working with or interested in participatory research approaches. The event will include presentations with Q&A; lunch and refreshments (included); and a round table discussion to network and share ideas. Call for Papers: You are invited to submit an abstract … Continue reading BSA ECF Workshop on Participatory Research Approaches

Our third scheduled Supervisor Forum of 2020 focuses on the wellbeing of PGR supervisors. We’ll be specifically focusing on three themes: Self-care strategies for stressed out supervisors Having courageous conversations Negotiating and navigating boundaries when supporting the wellbeing of your PGR students The session is hosted by Márjory Da Costa-Abreu (PhD, SFHEA), Senior Lecturer in … Continue reading Supervisor Forum: Let’s talk about Supervisor Wellbeing…

"Girls wear pink and boys wear blue: exploring the relationship between society stereotypes and the gender gap in science" An Athena SWAN lecture by Dr Márjory da Costa-Abreu (Sheffield Hallam University, Senior Lecturer in Computer Science for Games & AI) Have you ever heard that there is not such a thing as gender gap?  Do … Continue reading Athena Swan Lecture – Girls wear pink and boys wear blue: exploring the relationship between society stereotypes and the gender gap in science

The PGR Wellbeing group was established in 2019 with support from the Hallam Guild to develop a better shared understanding of the specific needs of PGR students, the support available and best practice approaches, activities and interventions.  It is important that both PGR students and their supervisors know what help is available to support their wellbeing and … Continue reading PGR Wellbeing ‘Need to Know’ Information Session for PGR Students – Wednesday 15 July 2020

The PGR Wellbeing group was established in 2019 with support from the Hallam Guild to develop a better shared understanding of the specific needs of PGR students, the support available and best practice approaches, activities and interventions.  It is important that both PGR students and their supervisors know what help is available to support their wellbeing and … Continue reading PGR Wellbeing ‘Need to Know’ Information Session for Supervisors – Wednesday 15 July 2020

Academic Writing:  Reduce Anxiety Run by Dr Catriona Ryan SFHEA www.scriptorcube.com Overview On completion of this course students will acquire a new skill in academic writing designed to reduce anxiety.  It will be an active writing session.  Students should attend the course with a plan for a Thesis chapter and will leave with the discursive analysis planned … Continue reading Online Workshop for PGR Students on Academic Writing:  Reduce Anxiety